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      • woluwe-saint-lambert, brussels capital
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      • full-time

      posted 5 june 2026

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      Want to see your scientific expertise translate directly into life-changing therapies? As part of the MSAT team—the scientific backbone of our organization—you’ll bridge the gap between innovation and commercial manufacturing. If you are an upstream cell culture specialist looking to lead high-impact technology transfers, optimize next-generation processes, and collaborate with a world-class global network, we want you on our team.

      Job Description

      About the Role

      This role focuses specifically on the upstream cell culture phase of our biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. Leveraging strong scientific and technical expertise, you will actively contribute to Technology Transfer activities to facilitate the seamless introduction of new products and processes at our manufacturing facility.

      Additionally, you will support local and global improvement initiatives and oversee the ongoing monitoring of existing processes. While your primary focus will be on manufacturing-scale activities, you will also work closely with our laboratory team on small-scale studies.

      ...
      Want to see your scientific expertise translate directly into life-changing therapies? As part of the MSAT team—the scientific backbone of our organization—you’ll bridge the gap between innovation and commercial manufacturing. If you are an upstream cell culture specialist looking to lead high-impact technology transfers, optimize next-generation processes, and collaborate with a world-class global network, we want you on our team.

      Job Description

      About the Role

      This role focuses specifically on the upstream cell culture phase of our biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. Leveraging strong scientific and technical expertise, you will actively contribute to Technology Transfer activities to facilitate the seamless introduction of new products and processes at our manufacturing facility.

      Additionally, you will support local and global improvement initiatives and oversee the ongoing monitoring of existing processes. While your primary focus will be on manufacturing-scale activities, you will also work closely with our laboratory team on small-scale studies.

      • key responsibilities

        Key Responsibilities
        • Technology Transfer & Documentation: Support the introduction of new drug substance manufacturing processes by facilitating technology transfers from development laboratories to large-scale GMP manufacturing facilities. Ensure documentation readiness for clinical batch production, including conducting process fit-gap analyses, defining process control strategies, and preparing media batch sheets and sampling plans.
        • Manufacturing & Qualification Support: Provide on-the-floor and technical support during process performance qualification (PPQ) to successfully implement new processes at a manufacturing scale.
        • Process Optimization: Identify and lead process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing yield or process robustness, and generate supportive data packages to enable successful implementation at scale.
        • Commercial Support & Monitoring: Provide ongoing support for existing commercial manufacturing processes through data trending and monitoring. Develop scientific and technical study protocols and reports to support significant process changes.
        • Investigation & Compliance: Contribute to complex investigations and process/product impact assessments for significant manufacturing deviations.


      • qualification

        Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Experience
        • Degree: PhD or Master’s degree in Life Sciences.
        • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience for PhD holders, or 5 years for Master’s degree holders, in process development or MSAT-like roles.
        • Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture processes at laboratory and/or manufacturing scale. Familiarity with downstream purification processes is considered a distinct advantage.
        • Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP); prior experience working in a GMP environment is highly an asset.
        • Data & Analytics: Familiarity with statistical and data trending techniques. Experience with analytical software tools such as JMP, Statistica, MATLAB, or SIMCA is preferred.
        Core Competencies
        • Language: Fluent in oral and written English to operate effectively in an international business environment.
        • Flexibility: Willingness to adapt to dynamic work demands, including occasional evening or weekend shifts, and the flexibility to support both small-scale lab studies and manufacturing-scale operations.
        • Teamwork & Adaptability: A proven team player able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, foster productive relationships, and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
        • Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with colleagues, facilitate technical discussions, and negotiate compromises across different departments or sites.
        • Problem-Solving: A precise, detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical skills for identifying and addressing technical challenges.


      • education

        Masters or equivalent
      • benefits

        Our Offer
        • Competitive gross salary with a 13th-month bonus and double holiday allowance
        • Net monthly allowance
        • Meal vouchers & eco vouchers
        • Mobility choice: Company car with a fuel/charging card (SalSa plan) OR a mileage allowance for travel with your own vehicle
        • Hospitalization insurance from day 1 + optional ambulatory insurance (including dental care)
        • Group insurance (pension scheme)
        • Cafeteria plan (Flex Income Plan)
        • Generous paid time off: 4 weeks of statutory annual leave + 12 ADV days (reduction of working hours) + seniority leave
        • Remote work flexibility (depending on the project)
        • Benefits at Work discount platform
        • Referral bonus for successful hires through your network
        • Professional development & support: Personal guidance from an account manager, HR/L&D support, and access to training courses, learning tools, and certifications
        • Networking events and internal activities to stay connected with colleagues and the organization